Sql Server Database Administrator

Emelda Wam

SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Sugarland, Texas 77498 +1-240-***-**** *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/emelda-w PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated SQL Server Database Administrator with over 6 years of comprehensive experience in database management and Azure cloud solutions. Proficient in administering SQL Server environments from versions 2008 to 2019, with a strong focus on high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization. Skilled in migrating applications and IT infrastructure to Microsoft Azure, ensuring seamless transitions and robust security measures. Demonstrated ability to enhance database performance across large-scale environments, achieving 99.9% uptime. Excellent communicator with a strong track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet organizational needs. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Database Management: SQL Server Administration (2008-2019), Azure SQL Databases, Managed Instances, Elastic Pools

High Availability Solutions: Always On, Traditional Failover Clustering, Log Shipping

Cloud Computing: Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Hybrid), Azure Active Directory, Azure Security Center

Monitoring and Performance Tuning: SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, Database Engine Tuning Advisor (DTA), SentryOne, Redgate Monitoring Tools

Automation Tools: PowerShell Scripting, KACE Management Ticketing System, ServiceNow

Data Management: ETL Processes, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Data Warehousing

Security Protocols: Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Privacy, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Access Controls

Virtualization: Hyper-V, Azure Synapse

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Azure DBA /MS SQL Database Administrator North America Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) 03/2021 – Present

Successfully migrated over 50 databases from on-premises SQL environments to Azure, enhancing scalability and reducing operational costs by 30%.

Configured and maintained Always On Availability Groups, achieving a 99.9% uptime for critical applications and minimizing downtime during maintenance.

Developed and implemented automated monitoring solutions that reduced response time for database performance issues by 40%, leading to quicker resolution and improved user satisfaction.

Contributed to a savings of $250,000 annually through efficient resource allocation in Azure and optimizing licensing costs for SQL Server.

Established robust security protocols and data integrity processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and reducing security incidents by 50%.

Utilized SQL Server Profiler and Database Engine Tuning Advisor to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, resulting in a 25% improvement in query execution times.

Designed and tested comprehensive disaster recovery plans, ensuring rapid restoration of services with minimal data loss in the event of system failures.

Led training sessions for junior database administrators on SQL Server management best practices and Azure functionalities, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team. Azure DBA / MS SQL Database Administrator HCA Healthcare Houston Pearland 01/2019 – 03/2021

Successfully upgraded the database management system from SQL Server 2008 to 2016, enhancing overall performance by 75% and reducing downtime by 60%.

Led a team of three in migrating over 100 databases to a new server, achieving a 75% reduction in downtime and improving performance by 50%.

Achieved a 40% faster data access time through targeted optimization of database performance, resulting in improved user experience and increased customer satisfaction.

Ensured 99% uptime by implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions across multiple databases, leading to a 30% increase in performance.

Reduced data breaches by 50% through the implementation of comprehensive security protocols, including a data encryption system that further decreased breaches by 75%.

Executed data cleansing processes, normalized data, and performed batch data imports and exports, maintaining data accuracy and integrity across the organization.

Orchestrated multiple deployments and configurations for Azure services, ensuring scalable and resilient applications while enhancing operational efficiency. MS SQL Database Administrator Collington Kindale Health Community 07/2017 – 12/2018

Streamlined and automated database backup processes, reducing backup time by up to 80% and enabling data recovery within 3 hours during outages, ensuring data integrity for over 500 databases.

Improved database query response time by 50% through effective indexing strategies, optimizing overall database performance by 30% and resulting in faster system response times and increased user satisfaction.

Established a proactive monitoring system that reduced critical system failures by 70%, resolving over 1,000 system issues and contributing to a 98% uptime for essential services.

Streamlined over 50 database migration processes, minimizing downtime and reducing system outages by 15%, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of services.

Designed and implemented a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, achieving 99.9% uptime and significantly minimizing data loss risk, thereby enhancing business continuity and customer trust. EDUCATION

Kiawitech IT Academy 2014 - 2015

Training in SQL Server Database Administration and T-SQL Programming

National Cooperative College Cameroon 2009 – 2012 Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Management

CERTIFICATIONS

MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration - Certified 2020

Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate (AZ-104) - Certified 2020

Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect (AZ-300/301) – Pursuing SOFT SKILLS

Strong interpersonal skills, Problem-Solving, Team Leadership, Project Management, Attention to Detail, and Adaptability

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